September 29 / 14.34 Salisbury

14.34

Good

Radcliffe & Co British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Radcliffe & Co British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to connections' 7f 2yo/1m winner Impatient (RPR 92); dam 1m-1m2f winner (including 2yo/Listed) from classy family; given her pedigree, she's entitled to respect for her good yard on debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Remarquee

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, soft) last spring, and ran even better when second in Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); wasn't at quite the same level in two subsequent Group 1 runs but she now returns in a lower grade after wind surgery; the one to beat if back to her best.

11/10

3

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Remarquee

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, soft) last spring, and ran even better when second in Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); wasn't at quite the same level in two subsequent Group 1 runs but she now returns in a lower grade after wind surgery; the one to beat if back to her best.

11/10

2nd

9

(6)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Remarquee

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it 2-2 when winning Group 3 at Newbury (7f, soft) on reappearance and bounced back from 1,000 Guineas flop when runner-up in Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm), where she did well to rally after having her momentum checked; this lightly raced 3yo could continue to progress and she's one to be interested in.

4/1

4/6

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3231

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Displayed considerable promise on his first three starts (6.5f/7f) before easily making at 1-4 in a novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last month; he's in a deeper race under a 6lb penalty here but holds strong claims nevertheless; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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1st

2

(4)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:45 Epsom

Bresson

10st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced in second

7/1

10th

6

(11)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Bresson

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Choicely bred but he's beginning to look exposed, beating just one rival in 6f handicap at Windsor when last seen in June; cheekpieces return today, replacing blinkers; others have less to prove.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Bresson

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent on outer

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Ribhi (RPR 99), who made a winning debut here last year for connections; dam unraced half-sister to several smart winners; trainer's 2yos have been running well (including first time out) and she could be in the mix on debut.
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6th

9

(11)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Shaaden

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

Arrives here in form of her life with a pair of C&D handicap wins before going close in third from career-high mark over 1m latest; Billy Lee (aboard for two wins) is back on and she won't be far away.

4/1

6th

9

(11)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Shaaden

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

Arrives here in form of her life with a pair of C&D handicap wins before going close in third from career-high mark over 1m latest; Billy Lee (aboard for two wins) is back on and she won't be far away.

4/1

3rd

8

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Shaaden

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

in touch with leaders, headway and challenging 1f out, no extra when edged left towards finish

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns yearling; first foal; dam Group-placed 5f/7f 2yo winner (RPR 95); already gelded but there's some potential in his pedigree and it will be no surprise to see a good run on debut.
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6th

2

(2)

15th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:35 Sandown

Finest Leader

9st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

led, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced, weakened quickly inside final furlong

7/4

2nd

1

(3)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Finest Leader

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Three from three (on turf) since upped to 1m2f and fitted with cheekpieces, scoring under William Buick at Newmarket most recently; open to further progress over middle distances; major player provided he's as effective back on AW and with headgear removed.

7/2

14/1

Form: 05

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better effort on second start, when fifth of 12 at Newbury (7f, good to firm), but he was still soundly beaten and others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

8

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Hale End

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Returned from two-month break with a win at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month and he went close at Thirsk (1m, good) on Saturday; this C&D winner has very solid claims off the same mark as four days ago.

9/2

2nd

3

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Hale End

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yard won this or a division of it three times since 2016, including with this one in 2024; successful return to turf at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; second Rajapour was hampered) in April and didn't do much damage to his mark by going back up just 2lb; the stronger the pace the better; respected.

11/2

1st

4

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Hale End

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was winning for the fifth time when landing a 1m handicap at Southwell in December; not far short of that level in defeat on his next two starts; each-way shout if getting a good pace to aim at.

10/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns foal, £22,000 yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to five winners up to 1m including Equitant (5f-1m including at two; RPR 98) and Intrusive (6f 2yo; 83); dam 6f 2yo winner (75); bred to have a future and he's one to keep an eye on in the betting on debut.
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1st

4

(14)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow starts haven't helped his cause the last twice; wide draw a negative.

13/2

3

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow start didn't help at Naas on Tuesday when 4.25l off Roderick; this trip his limit.

8/1

5th

7

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Obama Army

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; recent fourth placings at Tipperary and Dundalk provide grounds for optimism.

7/1

Form: 50

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth on last month's debut at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) but he needs to better that performance here, and he took a backwards step when 11th of 15 at Newbury (6f, good) a fortnight ago.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:35 Chepstow

What A Whopper

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Meehan

Has achieved little to date, including two handicaps (7f/6f); blinkers need to make a difference.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

What A Whopper

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Brian Meehan

Half-brother to the yard's Group 2 winner (2yo, soft) Barraquero; has achieved little to date, including on his handicap debut/comeback (having been gelded) a fortnight ago; is hard to recommend.

50/1

8th

4

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Sandown

What A Whopper

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Brian Meehan

Unexposed as a handicap debutant having his first run for 300 days, but debut at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) was easily the best of his three runs as 2yo; gelded after latest; it's too early for him to be dismissed.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000euros yearling, £50,000 2yo (breeze-ups); fifth foal; half-brother to winners in Greece and Hungary; dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f winner Corinthian (RPR 93); in good hands; a market check is advised on debut.
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10th

10

(9)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Strike Alliance

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Harriet Dickin

9.4f win off 3lb lower here in March 2023 on final start for Andrew Balding; close fifth of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f) this May on first run since, which was followed by a lesser show behind Goblet Of Fire at Kempton (1m3f) 19 days ago; cheekpieces are now given a go.

16/1

6th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Strike Alliance

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harriet Dickin

9.5f win at Wolverhampton on final start for Andrew Balding in March 2023; he was having his first run since when a close fifth of nine at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m2f), keeping on well; Oisin Murphy takes over today; not fully exposed.

5/1

5th

9

(8)

23rd May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Strike Alliance

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

slowly away, in rear, headway from over 1f out, kept on but not reach leaders

14/1

200/1

Form: 8058

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 24

Form & Verdict
Has displayed very little across her four starts.
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9th

9

(9)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Madam Pickle

8st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Joe Tizzard

Showed little worthwhile form for Rod Millman and needs massive improvement on this debut for new stable; remains with same owner.

33/1

7th

7

(7)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Madam Pickle

8st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Rod Millman

Little solid form as a 2yo (6f-7f); absent for 442 days and she's hard to recommend.

50/1

12

(11)

16th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Madam Pickle

8st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Rod Millman

Shown precious little and finished over 7l behind Bedazzling when 66-1 at Chelmsford last week; wears first-time cheekpieces.

50/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His unraced dam is from a talented family but no immediate promise when he was well beaten at 33-1 on debut at Sandown (7f, soft) a fortnight ago.
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8th

8

(8)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashmore

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

slightly awkward start, in rear

25/1

9th

10

(4)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Ashmore

10st 8lb

J: Mr Abel O’Gorman

T: Alice Haynes

Only beaten a neck on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last May, but hasn't built on it and now 0-15; hood returns, but has plenty to prove including stamina.

33/1

7th

2

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Ashmore

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders

4/1

50/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His debut at Newbury (7f, good; 66-1) 12 days ago wasn't devoid of promise (ducked right at the start and made rapid headway halfway) but he was well beaten and an awful lot of improvement is needed here.
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7

(2)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Ectocross

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Simon Dow

C&D winner who continues to drop down the weights; however, he's struggled on his five outings since last July and a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ectocross

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Won three times in 2023, including here over 1m2f, but he's not been in the same form in four starts since being gelded; possibly needed the outing over 1m at Kempton last time and now steps back up to 1m4f, which should suit, with better needed.

20/1

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ectocross

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Won three times in 2023, including here over 1m2f, but he's not been in the same form in four starts since being gelded; possibly needed the outing over 1m at Kempton last time and now steps back up to 1m4f, which should suit, with better needed.

20/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; brother to 1m2f AW winner To The Moon (RPR 81), closely related to 2m-2m5f hurdle winner First Start, half-brother to 1m 2yo winner Pioneer Spirit (76); dam 6f-1m winner (including 2yo/Group 3); should have a future but he's by Sea The Stars and this debut trip may prove inadequate.
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9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Walk The Moon

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on for third in recent selling handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good; behind Velvet Vulcan), making the frame in his fourth consecutive Flat race, but career strike-rate now stands at 0-31.

12/1

8

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Walk The Moon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat but he wasn't running badly in this sphere prior to finishing tailed off over hurdles three weeks ago; not ruled out from this career-low mark with Oisin Murphy taking over.

4/1

9th

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Stratford

Walk The Moon

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat and 0-5 over hurdles; not seen over jumps since 38l defeat in 2m2f handicap here in October and his tendency to race too freely is always a worry.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £9.70
Trifecta £58.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bresson

The Star:

Shaaden

WEST COUNTRY:

Madam Pickle

RP Ratings:

Bresson

TOPSPEED:

Bresson

POSTDATA:

Bresson

NEWMARKET:

Bresson

The Times:

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Telegraph:

Bresson

The Guardian:

Bresson

Daily Mail:

Bresson

Daily Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

Bresson

Daily Record:

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